Chapter 651: The Immortal Pill of Xuanlong and the Dragon-Tiger Abyss Cultivation!

Lu Changsheng handed the Earth Dragon Heart to the Golden-Winged Roc, signaling it to deliver it to the Abyssal Sea Whale King. Then, the family joyfully returned to Dragonfish Island.

Ling Zixiao prepared to enter seclusion for cultivation, planning to advance to Core Formation. She entrusted the affairs of the Immortal City to Lu Lingxiao, but considering his lack of experience, Lu Changsheng thought of his son, Lu Qingsong.

Although his talent was average, he had management experience from White Tiger Mountain and Dragonfish Island, making him a suitable candidate.

As for now, there were other Lu family members on Dragonfish Island who could handle things.

“The steward of the Immortal City?”

Upon hearing that his father wanted him to go to the Immortal City of Da Mengze as steward, Lu Qingsong felt a wave of anxiety.

After all, this was the Immortal City of Da Mengze, one of the three great immortal cities of the Jiang Kingdom.

“It’s just a trial. It depends on your willingness.”

Lu Changsheng said with a faint smile, then turned to his daughter, Lu Wangshu, asking if she was interested.

“I don’t want to be a burden to the Immortal City.”

Lu Wangshu shook her head in refusal.

Besides her hobbies, she never sought trouble for herself and had no interest in such trifles.

Lu Changsheng didn’t press her, instead guiding his children in their cultivation.

Especially his daughter, Lu Wangshu.

Although she had broken through to the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, he felt she had neglected her Talisman Art and made no progress.

“Father, you know I struggle to draw third-tier talismans. If I spend time on that, it’ll slow down my cultivation.”

Lu Wangshu explained.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to invest time in it; rather, the pressure from her brother Lu Lingxiao was too great.

In her early years, Lu Lingxiao was behind her in cultivation, but now he was at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment, ready to break through to the ninth. He chose to master every step thoroughly.

In this situation, if she spent too much time on talisman crafting, she might end up at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment while Lu Lingxiao reached the ninth.

“Your cultivation path is different from Lingxiao’s; you don’t need to compete with him.”

Lu Changsheng, aware of his daughter’s temperament, rubbed her head and said.

“I’m not competing! I’m just cultivating normally!”

Lu Wangshu pouted, maintaining her dignity as an older sister.

For now, she could still suppress Lu Lingxiao with the Xuanyuan Pearl.

Once Lu Lingxiao broke through to Core Formation, they’d no longer be in the same league.

“Alright, alright.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled affectionately, “Just take your cultivation at your own pace. Later, I’ll help you refine a few fourth-tier talismans to nourish your Life Talisman.”

The Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Sutra focuses on talismans; Lu Wangshu’s breakthrough to Core Formation would certainly be different from Lu Qingshan or Lu Lingxiao, who could make a rapid advance.

She had to refine numerous talisman patterns to establish a solid foundation for her Life Talisman and prepare for Core Formation, which was quite time-consuming.

In this case, Lu Changsheng planned to spend time helping his daughter nurture a few beneficial talismans to assist her training.

Otherwise, it might end up with Lu Lingxiao achieving Core Formation in decades while his daughter was still preparing.

“Hehe, thank you, Father.”

Lu Wangshu’s face lit up with a bright smile, as if she were a child again, thanking her father. Then, with a hint of skepticism, she asked, “Father, can you really draw fourth-tier talismans now?”

“I’m still a bit short, but I can cultivate them to the fourth tier using the nurturing method from the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Sutra. I recently acquired some materials for fourth-tier talismans, so I can try nurturing a few.”

Lu Changsheng replied with a light smile.

Nurturing fourth-tier talismans isn’t easy; when he obtained fourth-tier materials from Qingluan Zhenren, he only managed to nurture two talismans.

This was thanks to his Chaos Body having the Blood Talisman Spirit Body effect, which greatly increased his efficiency in nurturing talismans. Otherwise, it could take years to produce just one.

“Thank you for your hard work, Father!”

Lu Wangshu immediately expressed her gratitude, playfully kneading her father’s shoulders to show her filial piety.

Not far away, Lu Lingxiao watched his sister’s antics, his face twitching slightly.

Only in front of their father could he see Lu Wangshu like this.

Usually, she was a proud and aloof fairy; in front of him, she was a hot-tempered big sister.

“Fourth-tier talismans!? Father, I’ve never seen a fourth-tier talisman. Can you give me one to broaden my horizons!”

While talking with his sister Lu Qingzhu, Lu Qingshan immediately leaned in.

“???”

Lu Qingsong looked at his show-off brother, momentarily stunned and speechless.

Wasn’t he supposed to be an unparalleled sword immortal?

Is this it?

“What do you need talismans for as a sword cultivator? You should focus on comprehending the sword path instead. If you have questions later, just ask me.”

Lu Changsheng handed over the Da Luo Sword Embryo to his son, signaling him not to bother.

“Father, not only have I never seen one, but neither has Xiaozhu! Isn’t that right, Xiaozhu?”

Lu Qingshan said, holding the sword embryo, unwilling to give up.

Fourth-tier talismans! In the cultivation world, there’s an unspoken rule during wars: Nascent Soul True Lords balance each other and cannot attack low-level cultivators unless in special circumstances.

If he had a fourth-tier talisman, he could fearlessly unleash his power, even taunting late-stage Core Formation cultivators.

“Father, don’t listen to my brother’s nonsense.”

Lu Qingzhu chose not to side with her brother and rolled her eyes at him.

Although Lu Changsheng didn’t mind giving his son a fourth-tier talisman, he certainly wouldn’t do it now. He chuckled and teased, “Alright, later I’ll let Xiaozhu see one. You don’t have to worry.”

After instructing Lu Wangshu and the others in their cultivation, Lu Changsheng headed from Dragonfish Island to visit Red Carp Island and Green Carp Island to check on the Lu family members there.

Currently, in the Da Mengze area, not only were there many second-generation Lu family members at Foundation Establishment, but also numerous third and fourth-generation descendants settling down.

For instance, Lu Qingsong had not only brought his wife and children from White Tiger Mountain to Dragonfish Island but also took in two concubines.

This could be considered a hidden benefit of Da Mengze.

Around Bihu Mountain, the number of female cultivators with middle-grade Spirit Roots willing to marry as concubines was limited.

Even if the Lu family members wanted to settle down and marry one or two women with decent Spirit Roots, it would be difficult.

But things were different in Da Mengze. There were plenty of female cultivators available.

Although there were also many Foundation Establishment cultivators here, leading to increased competition, having Lu Changsheng, a Core Formation ancestor, and the title of Deputy City Lord of the Immortal City of Da Mengze made the Lu family members quite popular.

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng took a look around, seeing the Lu family members establishing roots here and forming a significant power; he nodded slightly, satisfied.

For the next period, Lu Changsheng spent his days accompanying his wife and children, guiding their cultivation, and engaging in alchemy, artifact forging, and talisman crafting.

However, he primarily focused on Nangong Mili, helping her nourish her True Core.

One and a half months later.

“Boom!”

Nangong Mili’s fourth-tier True Core finally advanced to a third-tier Golden Core under Lu Changsheng’s Yin-Yang Qi, radiating golden radiance and Dao rhythm.

With the complete advancement of her True Core to Golden Core, her cultivation at the sixth level of Core Formation naturally broke through to the seventh level.

In fact, with her talent and foundation, if she had dedicated all her time and energy to cultivation over the years, she would have broken through as well.

However, in her early years, her daughter Nangong Yaoyao and her son Nangong Minghuang had taken too much of her time and affected her cultivation.

“Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation!”

Meng Xiaochan, with her delicate face like snow porcelain, blushed with shyness as she congratulated her mentor.

Although this breakthrough was somewhat embarrassing, breaking through to the late stage of Core Formation was indeed a moment worth celebrating.

Even in the Five Poisons Sect, which was a Nascent Soul-level force, late-stage Core Formation cultivators belonged to the top-tier.

Nangong Mili’s enchanting body radiated a hazy glow, beautiful like a dream. Her red lips slightly parted, and her phoenix-like eyes were closed, quietly savoring the transition from upper-grade True Core to upper-grade Golden Core and from sixth to seventh level of Core Formation.

Both transitions represented a qualitative change.

Now, her combat power had received a significant boost.

If there was a weakness, it was that her Life Talisman, the Heavenly Spider, and the Poison Beast had been slain by True Lord Juejian and had yet to be nurtured.

However, possessing the Unseen Ghost Head given by Lu Changsheng barely compensated for her combat power.

“Thank you, husband.”

After a long while, Nangong Mili regained her composure, her charming and enchanting face glowing faintly with a blush—not sure if it was from excitement or embarrassment, she appeared stunningly beautiful.

“Gratitude should be expressed properly. Let me see your sincerity.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the mesmerizing Nangong Mili, gently touching her soft, full red lips, and smiled.

“Hmph!”

Nangong Mili naturally understood what this implied. She glanced at Meng Xiaochan beside her, still propping herself up with a soft and delicate posture, and lightly pressed her red lips together.

After this time together as master and disciple, she had gradually adapted to such intimate pleasures.

Moreover, being connected with Xiaochan, there was no shame in it.

As a demonic path enchantress, Nangong Mili was quite open-minded about such matters.

“Hiss!”

Lu Changsheng gazed at Nangong Mili’s stunningly beautiful face, brushing a few strands of messy hair behind her ear, and looked at Meng Xiaochan’s flushed, soft face, signaling her tenderly.

Moments later, the two women resembled a pair of enchanting, graceful lotus flowers.

In the warm red gauze, waves of crimson rolled, springtime radiated, and love flowed abundantly, not knowing how many moments of affection were shared.

Days later.

Lu Changsheng granted his cave dwelling to Nangong Mili for cultivation, stabilizing her cultivation realm, while he continued his daily alchemy, artifact forging, and talisman crafting.

A month later, he tailored a Dao-Comprehending Artifact for his son Lu Minghuang to assist him in cultivating the Divine Creation Refinement Art.

This technique, being a Dao-level one, was naturally not simple. Previously, Lu Changsheng had taught him the cultivation but he could never get started.

Now, with this customized artifact, he finally broke through and began proper cultivation.

Meanwhile, Lu Mengchan, having the deadly poison brought back by Lu Changsheng, made rapid progress in her cultivation, directly breaking through to the eighth level of Qi Refining.

The only downside was that the lingering poisonous aura was disliked by Lu Baixi.

Fortunately, Lu Minghuang had long been accustomed to this smell, reassuring her, along with Lu Qingzhu, Lu Linghe, and Lu Qingqi, comforting her.

However, while comforting her, Lu Qingqi suddenly felt something was off.

“What’s going on?”

She remembered when she first met her younger sister, who hadn’t even started cultivating yet. Just a few years ago, it seemed she was barely at the third or fourth level of Qi Refining. How did she suddenly reach the eighth level?

Lu Qingqi asked curiously.

“I just drink a lot of medicine, and my cultivation improves quickly,” Meng Meng replied.

Although Mother said she shouldn’t tell anyone, Meng Meng felt she could be honest with her sister.

“Just drinking medicine can make you stronger?”

Lu Qingqi knew that cultivators could take pills to enhance their abilities.

But cultivators usually controlled the quantity of pills they consumed, and Meng Meng didn’t seem to follow that norm.

“What kind of medicine? Can I see it?”

Lu Qingqi asked, her curiosity piqued.

Meng Meng pulled out a few vials of poison from her pouch and whispered, “It’s these.”

“Meng Meng, can I try a bit?”

Lu Qingqi said, eyeing the porcelain vials.

“Mother said I can only drink it myself and not share it with others.”

Meng Meng wasn’t being stingy; it was just a promise she had made to Mother.

“I’ll just have a tiny sip.”

Lu Qingqi said, her face full of hope as she squeezed out a small gap.

“Alright then.”

Seeing her sister so eager, Meng Meng hesitated for a moment but nodded.

“This smells a bit like poison.”

At that moment, Lu Minghuang interjected.

“Poison?”

Lu Qingzhu observed and noticed that this didn’t look like any poison she knew, especially since Meng Meng could drink it every day.

“How could this possibly be poison?”

Lu Qingqi didn’t believe it and asked Meng Meng if she really drank it every day. Meng Meng nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqi immediately poured some into her mouth, smacked her lips, and found it quite tasty before taking another sip.

“It’s actually pretty good! Thanks, Meng Meng!”

Lu Qingqi handed the vial back to Meng Meng and began to check how she felt.

“Meng Meng, I want to try too!”

Lu Linghe had been wanting to taste her medicine for a while, but Meng Meng and Aunt Meng Xiaochan told her she couldn’t drink it, so she had never dared.

But now that Lu Qingqi led the way, she was curious to sample it.

However, as soon as she swallowed, Lu Qingqi suddenly clutched her stomach and exclaimed, “Wow, Sister, my stomach hurts! I think I’m poisoned!”

“???”

Lu Linghe stared blankly at the porcelain vial in her hand.

Lu Qingzhu quickly checked her sister’s condition.

Seeing her sister’s fair face turn dark, she realized it was poisoning. She used her spiritual power to help expel the poison and took out an antidote pill from her storage pouch.

However, this poison was extremely potent, and her cultivation wasn’t suited for healing or expelling toxins quickly.

She immediately sent a message to their father, Lu Changsheng.

“Xiao He, quickly take an antidote pill!”

Lu Qingzhu handed another antidote pill to Lu Linghe.

But Lu Linghe rubbed her stomach and said she felt okay.

“I-I didn’t mean to do it.”

Meng Meng, seeing Lu Qingqi’s expression, felt wronged and spoke with a hint of tears in her voice.

“It’s alright, it’s alright.”

Lu Qingzhu comforted her like a gentle older sister and asked Lu Linghe how she felt.

Just then, Lu Changsheng, who had been with Hong Lian, received his daughter’s message and hurried over.

After all, if it weren’t for something urgent, Lu Qingzhu wouldn’t have sent him a message.

“What happened?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the situation before him, somewhat stunned.

But after understanding the situation, he was speechless. He used his spiritual power to help his daughter Lu Qingqi expel the poison and then helped Lu Linghe as well.

Fortunately, Lu Linghe had a second-tier body refinement and practiced Buddhist techniques, so her resistance to poison was quite good, and she only felt a bit of stomach pain.

“Meng Meng has a special constitution, so she can drink this medicine. If you two drink it, you’ll get poisoned.”

Lu Changsheng explained, not mentioning that it was poison.

His daughters, under Meng Xiaochan’s early teachings, thought most poisons were strange concoctions made from venomous creatures, and they were somewhat averse to it.

So Meng Xiaochan had studied this unique toxin with distinct color and flavor, different from ordinary poisons.

Not only was it suitable for the Calamity Poison Body, but it also had a powerful aftereffect.

“A special constitution?”

Everyone present had considerable cultivation and immediately guessed that Meng Meng possessed some kind of spiritual body.

Especially Lu Qingzhu.

She never expected that her usually timid sister had a spiritual body just like her brother.

“Alright now, Meng Meng, don’t cry. Let’s make a toast.”

Lu Changsheng said, looking at his daughter, whose eyes were red and filled with tears. He took a porcelain vial from her hands and toasted with her.

Such poison had no effect on him or Meng Xiaochan, so they often drank and ate with their daughter.

“Daddy, can I have another sip?”

Lu Linghe said, licking her lips.

“?”

Lu Changsheng replied, “You’ll get poisoned if you drink it!”

“I think it tastes good, and you can detoxify me, right?”

Lu Linghe said with a clever expression.

“???”

Lu Changsheng was momentarily speechless, but he still fulfilled her wish and asked Meng Meng to pour her another vial.

Seeing Lu Qingzhu and Lu Minghuang next to her, Lu Changsheng asked if they wanted some. The two declined, but Lu Qingqi felt she hadn’t tasted enough of the flavor and was in pain for so long, so she asked for another vial.

“…”

Even Lu Changsheng felt speechless about this daughter.

Meng Meng was thrilled to see her two sisters enjoying her medicine and felt a sense of joy in sharing, as the three sisters drank together.

Lu Changsheng said nothing but reminded Meng Meng not to give it to others when he wasn’t around, especially her older and younger siblings.

In their leisurely daily lives, another month passed.

[Congratulations to the host for five offspring breaking through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, earning one high-level lottery chance!]

One day, while Lu Changsheng was refining pills, a system prompt echoed in his mind.

He guessed that it must be his son, Lu Lingxiao, who had broken through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

Not long ago, he was supposed to hand over the affairs of the Immortal City to him, but he chose to enter seclusion for a while to break through to the ninth level first.

Now, four months later, it was normal for him to have broken through.

[Name: Lu Lingxiao]

[Lifespan: 61/261]

[Talent: First-grade Spirit Root, Dragon Roar Body (Incomplete)]

[Cultivation: Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment]

[Ability: Eye Technique Compatibility (91%)]

“So it’s Xiao Er after all.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son Lu Lingxiao’s system interface and nodded slightly.

At sixty-one years old, reaching the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, although it couldn’t compare to his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, this speed was still enough to look down on countless cultivators.

“System, draw!”

Lu Changsheng silently thought, eager to see what reward he would receive this time.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill!]

[Reward has been issued to the system space, and the host can check it at any time.]

“Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, having never heard of this pill before.

[Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill]

[Grade: Fourth Tier]

[Description: A unique pill crafted by the Medicine Elder, primarily made from dragon-type demon cores. The effects manifest when the user suffers significant injuries or is on the brink of death, allowing for rebirth and transformation, enhancing body, spiritual power, consciousness, and talent.]

“This pill is quite interesting.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the pill’s description, raising an eyebrow.

In the cultivation world, fighting was inevitable.

And this pill not only could save someone in peril but also had the effect of rebirth and transformation.

“Extract!”

Lu Changsheng focused, and instantly a pill the size of a dragon’s eye appeared before him.

The pill was crystal clear, exuding a fragrant aroma, with patterns resembling intertwining dragons, and it seemed one could hear a faint dragon’s roar.

“What a Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill! What a rebirth and transformation!”

Lu Changsheng gazed at the pill in his hand, gaining a detailed understanding in his mind.

Although this Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill was exceptionally effective, its usage conditions were quite stringent; it had to be taken before suffering severe injuries.

Then, within a month of taking the pill, if heavy injuries or life-threatening situations arose, the pill’s effects could be fully utilized to achieve rebirth and transformation. Otherwise, it would just be a decent healing pill.

“This pill is suitable for fleeing, facing tribulations, or dangerous situations, not for normal healing.”

“However, to maximize the pill’s effects, one could take it early and activate its effects through self-harm, leading to rebirth and transformation.”

Lu Changsheng mused, looking at the pill in his hand.

As a fourth-tier pill, this Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill had immense enhancement potential for Nascent Soul or Core Formation cultivators, especially for those in Core Formation.

It could easily elevate one’s talent, spiritual power, and foundation by a level.

Previously, Lu Changsheng had quickly broken through to the ninth level of Core Formation through Ah Youduo, and his realm was somewhat unstable. If he took this Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill and underwent rebirth and transformation, he could likely stabilize his realm at the peak of Core Formation.

“But simply using it for self-harm to boost talent is too wasteful. It could also be given to the Abyssal Sea Whale King during its tribulation.”

This pill could be consumed not only by cultivators but also by demon beasts, though the effects would be slightly diminished.

Currently, the Abyssal Sea Whale King was in the process of transforming into the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale, advancing to the fourth tier, and could fully utilize this Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill to ensure a safe tribulation, possibly advancing even further.

“Moreover, with this Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill, I can unleash my power without restraint.”

Lu Changsheng recalled the trouble caused by True Lord Mingsha.

He could easily take this pill, head to the Yin Ghost Sect, unleash the Nine Treasures Dao Bone to its fullest, and heavily injure the opponent before using the Misty Dust Banner to escape, waiting for the pill’s effects to take place.

“This seems to be the true use of this pill.”

Lu Changsheng sighed, not intending to act on it immediately. He took out an exquisite porcelain vial from his storage ring and placed the Misty Dragon Nirvana Pill inside, planning to consider its usage later.

Now that his son Lu Lingxiao had broken through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment and was ready to take over the affairs of the Immortal City, Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian directly convened a meeting to announce that Lu Lingxiao would officially become the Vice Lord of the Immortal City of Da Mengze starting today.

Lu Lingxiao needed to cultivate a kingly demeanor. Unlike Ling Zixiao, he couldn’t remain in the shadows; he must step into the spotlight and cultivate his aura through various affairs.

Though Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian rarely showed themselves over the years, their presence commanded respect, and no one dared to question it.

Only the four great sects paid attention to Lu Lingxiao’s situation, eager to learn more about the new deputy city lord and, by extension, the mysterious Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian.

However, Lu Changsheng had prepared well, placing his son in the spotlight with a golden mask and secret treasures.

His golden eyes, once concealed, now shone with an awe-inspiring authority that left others trembling in fear.

As for his son, Lu Qingsong, there was no need to hide his identity as the steward.

After all, as the deputy city lord, it was quite normal for one of his sons to manage affairs at the city lord’s residence, especially as he worked alongside the new deputy city lord.

At that moment, while Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian helped their son Lu Lingxiao take charge of the Immortal City, deep within a towering mountain at the edge of Wu Kingdom.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Inside the mountain, a hidden palace thrummed with pure and concentrated spiritual energy, brimming with vibrant life.

At this moment, the rich spiritual energy swirled around a central pool, roaring towards the youth submerged within.

The young man, his tall and muscular body exposed, resembled a coiled dragon, his rhythmic breathing exuding an eternal golden glow.

As time passed, his blood essence and magical power surged, golden vitality radiating like a deity clad in golden armor.

Suddenly, his blood essence erupted, soaring like a true dragon’s roar, shaking the heavens and earth, drawing countless strands of spiritual energy into the palace.

Though his eyes were shut tight in slumber, his dantian and meridians operated on their own, resonating with the roars of dragons and tigers, creating ethereal images that entwined around him.

Outside the palace.

Hmm!?

A black-robed figure sat cross-legged, sensing the surge of spiritual energy and the roar of blood and magic, turning to gaze at the palace.

The dragon’s roar and tiger’s growl signal the Lord’s Dragon-Tiger Abyss Cultivation, but wait—doesn’t this resemble the signs of Core Formation?

Wasn’t the Lord in the process of seizing a Nascent Soul? How could there be signs of Core Formation?

The black-robed figure furrowed his brow, puzzled by what was happening in the palace.

Under normal circumstances, seizing a Nascent Soul wouldn’t require going through Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, or Nascent Soul again.

But recalling the Lord’s earlier words about staying vigilant outside, he suppressed his curiosity and waited quietly for the Lord’s call.

After all, the other party was a lofty Nascent Soul True Monarch, whose divine abilities were beyond his understanding.

Perhaps he was reliving the stages of Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul anew.